Since I am not only an avid gardener, but also much
concerned about the environment, I'm always looking for
safe methods to grow plants including pest control in home
and garden.
Think about pest control and how it works: We spray
chemicals on plants or pests and the bugs die or stop
reproducing because the chemicals are toxic to them.
Unfortunately, many of these products are also toxic to
humans and animals. Reading warning labels on pest control
products makes you wonder why anybody would want to risk
using them. Exposure to the fumes of these products can
result in headaches, feelings of nausea and other
discomfort Pesticide use can also results in chronic
illness such as allergies, in miscarriages, sterility,
cancer and even death.
We not only spray and fumigate in home and garden, we also
apply bug killing toxins on our pets and expose them and
ourselves non stop to a variety of chemicals to kill fleas,
ticks and more.
Over the years, I have had some success with such Earth
friendly things as vinegar, diatomaceous earth, garlic,
cayenne pepper and Saver Soap in my never ending battle
with bugs that invade home and garden. My quest also led me
to pure essential oils which repel or kill bugs, yet are
actually healthful to people and their pets.
Experimentation lead to the discovery that if the oils are
used undiluted, they repel the pests, but if the oils are
mixed with water, they often become "insecticides". In
other words, if you like to repel insects from entering
your home, you can do that by putting a few drops of the
appropriate oil on your fingers or some other applicator
and then brush or spray the oil along the line of
demarcation such as a windowsill, a door jamb, or other
point of entry.
To kill or disable pests, mix a few drops of a specific oil
with water in a spray bottle, shake frequently and aim at
the pests. For example, to discourage aphids and ants from
roses and other plants, generously spray infested plants
with the mix. While the pests will leave or fall off, there
is no harm done to the plant itself. (Best not to do that
in mid day when temperatures go above 100 degrees F.)
You can keep ticks, chiggers and fleas off yourself and
your pets when in the outdoors by using the appropriate
oils. Either spray on exposed areas or rub on cuffs around
neck, wrists and ankles. Avoid using oils near the eyes.
Should you get oils in the eyes, dilute with vegetable oil
- NOT with water. If an oil should be too strong for the
user, experiencing a slight discomfort, apply a little
vegetable oil to dilute. For your pets, you can put
recommended oils around the neck, legs and along the back,
but keep oils from around the eyes and other tender areas.
If an oil should be too strong for the user, apply a little
vegetable oil on the area to dilute.
The following oils have been used successfully in the
elimination of pests from home and garden:
ANTS: Peppermint, Spearmint
APHIDS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Peppermint, Spearmint
BEETLES: Peppermint, Thyme
CATERPILLARS: Spearmint, Peppermint
CHIGGERS: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme
CUTWORM: Thyme, Sage
FLEAS: Peppermint, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Lavender
FLIES: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage
GNATS: Patchouli, Spearmint
LICE: Cedarwood, Peppermint, Spearmint
MOSQUITOES: Lavender, Lemongrass
MOTHS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint
PLANT LICE : Peppermint, Spearmint
SLUGS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Pine
SNAILS: Cedarwood: Pine, Patchouli
SPIDERS: Peppermint, Spearmint
TICKS: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme
WEEVILS: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood
I like to add these cautions about essential oils: Not all
essential oils on the market are safe. Many are diluted
with harmful chemicals. Many essential oils are ineffective
due to the way they are processed. Please make sure that
you use safe, pure, properly distilled oils.
----------------------------------------------------
The author has a Home and Garden Decor business. She is
also an avid gardener with many years of experience and
likes to share her knowledge with others. Find great value
here
==> http://www.buyhomeandgardendecor.com/home.html
For more information on pure organic oils
==> http://www.AZaroma.com
which offers a free report about the use of essential oils
==> http://www.essentialorganicoils.com/pet-health.html
concerned about the environment, I'm always looking for
safe methods to grow plants including pest control in home
and garden.
Think about pest control and how it works: We spray
chemicals on plants or pests and the bugs die or stop
reproducing because the chemicals are toxic to them.
Unfortunately, many of these products are also toxic to
humans and animals. Reading warning labels on pest control
products makes you wonder why anybody would want to risk
using them. Exposure to the fumes of these products can
result in headaches, feelings of nausea and other
discomfort Pesticide use can also results in chronic
illness such as allergies, in miscarriages, sterility,
cancer and even death.
We not only spray and fumigate in home and garden, we also
apply bug killing toxins on our pets and expose them and
ourselves non stop to a variety of chemicals to kill fleas,
ticks and more.
Over the years, I have had some success with such Earth
friendly things as vinegar, diatomaceous earth, garlic,
cayenne pepper and Saver Soap in my never ending battle
with bugs that invade home and garden. My quest also led me
to pure essential oils which repel or kill bugs, yet are
actually healthful to people and their pets.
Experimentation lead to the discovery that if the oils are
used undiluted, they repel the pests, but if the oils are
mixed with water, they often become "insecticides". In
other words, if you like to repel insects from entering
your home, you can do that by putting a few drops of the
appropriate oil on your fingers or some other applicator
and then brush or spray the oil along the line of
demarcation such as a windowsill, a door jamb, or other
point of entry.
To kill or disable pests, mix a few drops of a specific oil
with water in a spray bottle, shake frequently and aim at
the pests. For example, to discourage aphids and ants from
roses and other plants, generously spray infested plants
with the mix. While the pests will leave or fall off, there
is no harm done to the plant itself. (Best not to do that
in mid day when temperatures go above 100 degrees F.)
You can keep ticks, chiggers and fleas off yourself and
your pets when in the outdoors by using the appropriate
oils. Either spray on exposed areas or rub on cuffs around
neck, wrists and ankles. Avoid using oils near the eyes.
Should you get oils in the eyes, dilute with vegetable oil
- NOT with water. If an oil should be too strong for the
user, experiencing a slight discomfort, apply a little
vegetable oil to dilute. For your pets, you can put
recommended oils around the neck, legs and along the back,
but keep oils from around the eyes and other tender areas.
If an oil should be too strong for the user, apply a little
vegetable oil on the area to dilute.
The following oils have been used successfully in the
elimination of pests from home and garden:
ANTS: Peppermint, Spearmint
APHIDS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Peppermint, Spearmint
BEETLES: Peppermint, Thyme
CATERPILLARS: Spearmint, Peppermint
CHIGGERS: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme
CUTWORM: Thyme, Sage
FLEAS: Peppermint, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Lavender
FLIES: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage
GNATS: Patchouli, Spearmint
LICE: Cedarwood, Peppermint, Spearmint
MOSQUITOES: Lavender, Lemongrass
MOTHS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint
PLANT LICE : Peppermint, Spearmint
SLUGS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Pine
SNAILS: Cedarwood: Pine, Patchouli
SPIDERS: Peppermint, Spearmint
TICKS: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme
WEEVILS: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood
I like to add these cautions about essential oils: Not all
essential oils on the market are safe. Many are diluted
with harmful chemicals. Many essential oils are ineffective
due to the way they are processed. Please make sure that
you use safe, pure, properly distilled oils.
----------------------------------------------------
The author has a Home and Garden Decor business. She is
also an avid gardener with many years of experience and
likes to share her knowledge with others. Find great value
here
==> http://www.buyhomeandgardendecor.com/home.html
For more information on pure organic oils
==> http://www.AZaroma.com
which offers a free report about the use of essential oils
==> http://www.essentialorganicoils.com/pet-health.html
